Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
18.9°C
1.8° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about this stretch of coast. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but I’m not gonna dress it up – it’s a flat spell with only a few flickers that might get you excited, but honestly, nothing here is a standout. The first hint of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Thursday the 3rd, and even then, it’s a struggle.

The overall pattern is weak. We’re seeing a tiny pulse of southeasterly energy on the 2nd, but it’s only 2ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 75 – that’s barely a whisper. The wind is cross-off, but the swell is just too small. You’ll be floating around waiting for a bump. That’s about it until Thursday morning.

On Thursday morning, September 3rd, we get a jump in size with a 6ft SSE swell, but the period is a short, crumbly 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 243 (moderate energy). The problem? It’s onshore wind and light rain. That’s a messy, blown-out combo. By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings clean to a 5 km/h N breeze, making it cross-off, but the swell drops to 5ft and the period is still a short 6 seconds. The energy is 162. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Kennebunk Beach is a sheltered spot, and this setup is not going to deliver anything special.

Friday the 4th offers a brief moment of hope. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 3ft SE swell and a 7-second period. The energy is only 90. It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon is glassy again with no wind, and a 3ft ESE swell. Still, the energy is 92. For a beginner, this might be a fun paddle, but for anyone else, it’s a frustrating session.

After that, it’s a long, grim gap. From Saturday the 5th all the way through to Tuesday the 15th, the recommendations are all zero. The combined energy values are mostly in the double digits, or low triple digits like 170, but the wind is either cross-off, onshore, or too strong. The swell is inconsistent and small. There’s a glimpse on Sunday the 6th afternoon with a 3ft ENE swell, 7-second period, and a gentle offshore wind (energy 123), but it’s still classified as “very ordinary.” Not enough to call a session.

The best of a bad lot is probably Thursday afternoon, September 3rd. It’s not good, but it’s the only time the swell is over 3ft with clean cross-off wind. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

So, what’s the call? If you’re desperate, that Thursday afternoon might give you a few weak, crumbly waves. But honestly, this is a 16-day run where the surf is absent. It’s a quiet period for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the shed and go for a walk on the beach. There’s nothing here for a surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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SE
12
0.6
SE
11
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SE
10
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SSE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
75
89
59
215
162
128
88
77
53
29
170
121
143
117
104
73
131
68
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
20
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15
SSW
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High Tide
3:08AM2.73m
3:24PM3.00m
4:00AM2.62m
4:16PM2.98m
4:59AM2.52m
5:15PM2.95m
6:05AM2.46m
6:21PM2.93m
7:14AM2.45m
7:31PM2.94m
8:22AM2.53m
8:39PM2.99m
Low Tide
8:53PM-0.02m
9:05AM0.12m
9:45PM-0.01m
9:55AM0.21m
10:42PM0.04m
10:52AM0.30m
11:46PM0.08m
11:55AM0.35m
00:55AM0.09m
1:04PM0.36m
2:04AM0.06m
2:14PM0.29m
3:09AM-0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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